About this prayer
The Sign of the Cross professes faith in the Trinity and recalls the saving cross of Jesus. Touch the forehead, breast, left shoulder, then right shoulder while saying the traditional words. The English formula below is the same text already used throughout this website. Pray it reverently, without rushing.
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Prayer text
Everyone
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pray along
Use the complete text above. When praying together, one person reads the Prayer leader lines and everyone joins in the responses. When praying alone, read both parts. Pause briefly between prayers.
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